Question

Assume that y varies inversely with x. if y = 8 when x = 1.55, find x when y = -0.62

Answer 1

Answer:

y varies inversely with x is written as

y = k /x

where k is the constant of variation

y = 8 x = 1.55

8 = k / 1.55

Multiply through by 1.55

k = 12.4

The formula is

y = 12.4 / x

when y = - 0.62

- 0.62 = 12.4/x

- 0.62x = 12.4

Divide both sides by - 0.62

x = 12.4/-0.62

x = - 20

When y = - 0.62 x = - 20

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